Veg Momos (Steamed Vegetable Dumplings)
Veg Momos are a popular Indian street food made with chopped vegetables stuffed in a soft dough wrapper. These steamed vegetable dumplings are healthy, easy to make at home, and perfect for a light snack or appetizer. Serve hot with spicy momos chutney for the best taste.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl (for dough and filling)
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Rolling board or clean surface
- 1 Knife or vegetable chopper
- 1 Steamer (idli steamer, momo steamer, or a large pot with a stand)
- 1 Pan (optional, for lightly sautéing filling)
- 1 Blender or mixer grinder (for chutney)
- 1 Spatula or spoon
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour maida
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Water – as required
- 1 teaspoon oil
- 1 cup cabbage – finely chopped
- ½ cup carrots – finely chopped or grated
- ¼ cup capsicum – finely chopped
- ¼ cup spring onions – chopped
- ½ teaspoon ginger – minced
- 2 cloves garlic – minced
- ½ teaspoon black pepper powder
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- ½ teaspoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Salt – to taste
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Gradually add water and knead into a soft dough for momos.
- Add oil and knead again for 2–3 minutes.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- In a bowl, combine chopped cabbage, carrots, capsicum, and spring onions to make the filling.
- Add minced garlic and ginger.
- Mix in soy sauce, vinegar, pepper, and salt.
- Optional: Lightly sauté the filling in a pan for 2 minutes and let cool.
- Divide dough into lemon-sized balls.
- Roll each into a thin disc (3 inches diameter).
- Place 1 spoon of filling in the center.
- Fold and pleat to seal the edges tightly. Repeat with remaining dough.
- Grease a steamer plate or line with cabbage leaves.
- Place momos on the plate without touching each other.
- Steam momos for 10–12 minutes until translucent and non-sticky.
- Serve hot with spicy momos chutney or Schezwan sauce.
Notes
- Finely chop vegetables for a better texture.
- Do not overstuff momos, it may break the dough.
- Keep the momos dough soft yet manageable.
- Steaming time can vary depending on the momo size and dough thickness.